trader joes again

im heading to trader joes today.  what are your favorite

protein sources there.  snack foods i can find aplenty

thanks, jacki

 

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We don't have a TJ here in Texas, however, when my friend comes to visit every July, she stops by TJ for us.  Don't know what all they have, but they do have chocolate chips that have no milk in them.  My granddaughter is allergic to milk, so it is ideal for us.  She normally brings about 10 bags of the chips.

OOOO I"m so jealous!  They don't even know what TJ is here. So sad.

 I bet they have some killer hummus. That's been our new treat here at home. So yummy(if it's made right) and has lots of good stuff in there.

Really, it's been so long (four years) since I've been to one, I can't tell you what to buy, but I wish I was in your pocket!

hi susan

yeah its an hour away from me, but at least thats doable once in
awhile.

hubby is going with me, im not up to driving so far yet.  maybe we
will have a bite of lunch out.

i think america needs more trader joes, some places seem to
have so many and other places none at all

be safe and well, have a great day

jacki

Hi, Jacki -

I love Trader Joe's and go once a week.  Here are some of the products I get regularly, some
protein, some not.  Prices totally comparable to A&P, some less.

Greek yogurt 0% fat - a little tart but you can fix this with fruit, sweetnlow, etc.  I just used it to
                                       supplement mayo for tuna salad.  I also eat it plain.
Betternpeanutbutter - love this - says to keep in fridge - tastes better cold anyway
                                        Two tabls same as one table regular - acquired taste but I enjoy it
Laughing cow wedges - low fat - I love garlic - 35 cals
Hummus - many many different types - I like sundried tomato; horseradish;calamata olives
Trader Joe Brand Water Crackers - they crack right away but they're only 99 cents.  Pepper
                                        has a nice zip - also a wheat one and plain.  About 5 for 80 cals 10 carb

Bagged salads are good.  Also you can get red and green leaf half-heads in one bag; also treated myself to the prechopped plastic container of celery, onions and carrots for tuna salads, base for soup, etc. 2.99

Tried chicken sausage - loved them 100 cals but a big sausage BUT after a few more adjustments have difficulty swallowing even small.

Tried the turkey bacon - yummy - very thick - different taste - I think this may bother me now
with adjustments.

Made meatloaf half chopped turkey and half beef.  Family didn't know.

Chutney was interesting.

I also buy my bananas, tomatoes there.

If you bring your own bags you get put into some contest.

Treat yourself to some reasonable flowers - they had bunches of daffodils for a dollar for six - 
so you get  two dozen for $4 - they look like pencils - no blooming then you see the miracle happening over next few days.  May be too late now.

I don't care for the breads and most muffins the cal, fat count is for 1/2 muffin so watch it - just not worth it very very high cals.

Good luck!

Katherine B

Hi Jacki,
I shop Trader's at least once a week for the following:
Greek yogurt
eggs (best buy on fresh eggs any where around here)
milk
cottage cheese (love all their dairy products)
real turkey slices in deli section --- delicious
low fat cheese
bagged salad
bagged veggies, just pop bag in microwave and cook, so easy
fruit
balsamic vinegar salad dressing so yummy and fat free, lots of flavor
sublingual vit B
multi vits
Pure brand protein bars, organic, vegan , 200 calories, a bit high but so good
huge selection of nuts, usually buy almonds
Cracked wheat sourdough bread for my husband, my one tribute to carbs lol
have fun shopping, safe travel

Trader Joes brand 0% greek yogurt
chicken chili lime burgers(yummo!)
Turkey Jerky
TJ's brand cottage cheese
Flattened banana's
Fully cooked edamame(frozen)
TJ's whole wheat crackers
Everything crackers
fresh fruit

That's all I can think of off the top of my head.  I make a weekly trip also.

thanks everyone.  i had a fun trip to trader joes and came home
with a few goodies that i have not tried before.

unfortunately its a long trip for me, so other than the yogurt which
keeps, i only buy things that can be stored, frozen or refrigerated
for awhile

the fruits and veggies look yummy, but hubby is not a fruit or
veggie eater, so i didnt buy any of that.  go to my local shop rite
or stop and shop when i need stuff

thanks again for all your input

jacki

We don't have any TJs here in Nebraska but I can buy all of the above products at Whole Foods. What is special about TJs?  I've heard other people rave about it too.

I've never been to Whole Foods - Trader Joe's is closer to my home so I go there.
I think they're supposed to be about the same - Whole Foods might be bigger.

Interesting to see what others say who have been to both.

kb